Jul 4 2020

SYSK Selects: All We Know About Guessing

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In this Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck explore the science and psychology of guessing, from how our brains make educated assumptions to the practical tricks for acing multiple choice tests. They break down different types of guesses—from wild guesses to informed estimates—and discuss how we can actually train ourselves to get better at estimating everything from crowd sizes to jelly beans in a jar. The guys also dive into the trickier territory of reading people's emotions and intentions, exploring why we're often terrible at it and how our own biases and past experiences color our interpretations of others' thoughts and feelings.


Movies Discussed

Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself
2020 PG-13 1h 30m
★ 7.6
"we saw this show. It's called In and Of Itself. It's a one man stage magic, I guess you could call it that, illusionist show by a guy named Derek DelGuardio. — Josh described attending the one-man magic show 'In and Of Itself' in New York and recommended it highly." — Josh
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in the Hey Dude podcast advertisement when describing 90s nostalgia elements like the AOL dial-up sound."
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
1987 1h 39m
★ 7.7
"It's like the Princess Bride. And what part was that? With the man sitting at the place talking about the poison drink. — Josh referenced The Princess Bride when discussing psychological tactics in Rock, Paper, Scissors, specifically the poisoned cup scene." — Josh

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